Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Columbus, OH
Contract Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3×12 Nights (weekends required; float to main campus as needed)
Pay: $2,016/week
Completion Bonus: $2,500 per contract (up to $7,500 after three contracts)

Job Description

ATC Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a large academic medical center in Columbus, OH. The therapist will support adult and geriatric patients across med-surg units, PCU, step-down, and emergency/critical care environments. This role requires a clinician comfortable with independent decision-making, rapid assessments, and managing ventilator-dependent and acutely deteriorating patients.

No RTO allowed from 2/22–2/28.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, cancer, pneumonia, and acute respiratory failure.
• Operate, manage, and troubleshoot GE ventilators (preferred: GE 860) and related respiratory care equipment.
• Administer aerosol therapies, bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, racemic epinephrine, and other ordered respiratory medications.
• Initiate, monitor, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and other oxygenation modalities.
• Perform airway management tasks including oral/nasal suctioning, airway placement, trach care, and extubation support.
• Interpret ABGs and adjust therapy based on clinical presentation and physician direction.
• Respond to emergencies and rapid response calls as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support respiratory care throughout med-surg, PCU, ED, and other units as assigned.
• Document all care accurately in EPIC.
• Float to affiliated East Hospital campus when required.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; CRT accepted.
• Current BLS (AHA or ARC).
• Ohio state Respiratory Care license.
• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience.
• Previous travel experience preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong skills with GE ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, inhaled medication administration, and ventilator weaning.
• Must meet all compliance requirements, including fingerprint deadlines and facility onboarding timelines.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.

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